contest
Meaning
To contest something means to challenge or dispute it, often in a formal manner, such as in a legal context or a competition.
💡 A common mistake is using "contest" when "contestant" is meant; ensure you are referring to the act of challenging rather than the person competing.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Ayla
received
a
parking
ticket
last
week
and
she
decided
to
contest
it
because
she
believes
she
parked
legally
.
She
collected
photos
and
a
short
note
from
a
witness
to
support
her
claim
.
On
Monday
she
went
to
the
local
office
and
explained
the
situation
calmly
to
the
clerk
.
The
official
said
they
would
review
her
evidence
and
contact
her
by
email
within
two
weeks
.
Common Phrases
contest a decision
contest an election
contest a claim
Synonyms
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